All are welcome to join in this community parade on Sunday, May 19th at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI. (Rain or shine!)

Led by our partners, the Narragansett Indian Tribe and the Hassanamisco Band of Nipmuc, we are working to create a stronger voice for the Blackstone River, or Mishkittakooksepe/ Kittacuck. This community event will bring diverse partners together to learn about and show their support for the need to create fish passage over the lower four dams in Rhode Island and bring back migratory fish such as the herring.

Join us at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park 67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860.

Parking is available across the street from the Blackstone River Valley National Historic Site (Slater Mill) and there will be signs to direct you.

Tabling space available for community groups & organizations

Learn more about migratory fish and the need to create passage here.

Agenda

1PM: Family-friendly activities & tabling by organizations in your community

2PM: Drumming, dancing, and speakers

3PM: Parading herring around Pawtucket (1mile)

Don’t forget to enter the Best Fish contest! The best fish themed art / costume will win a prize.

Participating Partners:

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Watershed Coalition/Friends of the Blackstone

Save the Bay

Registration encouraged but not required!